Dual Turbine Power Generator Vortex Impeller
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current renewable energy technologies face inefficiencies in energy acquisition, particularly in hydroelectric systems with multiple mechanical parts, leading to unsustainability and increased demand for fossil fuels due to stagnant technological advancements.
Innovation Solution
A power generator system incorporating a ball-actuated, mechanically-driven turbine unit and a hydraulically-driven turbine unit, utilizing an impeller to generate a vortex that propels both water and balls through a common pathway, converting potential energy into kinetic energy to drive both turbine types, thereby increasing energy efficiency and output.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional hydroelectric plants with multiple mechanical parts are used, then energy generation capability is maintained, but system efficiency deteriorates due to inherent mechanical complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the energy conversion process into distinct functional units: an impeller unit that converts rotational motion to vortex flow, and separate turbine units (ball-actuated and water-actuated) that convert the vortex energy to mechanical and electrical energy respectively. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining energy generation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a vortex chamber as an intermediary element between the impeller and the turbine units. The vortex chamber converts the rotational energy from the impeller into a vortex flow that simultaneously drives both the ball-actuated and water-actuated turbines. This intermediary mechanism simplifies the transmission of energy from the impeller to multiple turbine types, reducing mechanical complexity.
2Reliability
If renewable energy technologies are used, then sustainability is improved, but energy acquisition efficiency remains stagnant due to lack of technological advancement
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs a universal impeller unit that can simultaneously drive multiple types of turbine units (ball-actuated and water-actuated) through a common vortex chamber. This multi-functional design increases energy acquisition efficiency by converting a single energy input into multiple energy outputs, while maintaining sustainability through renewable energy sources.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes changes in physical parameters (converting rotational motion to vortex flow, and vortex flow to kinetic energy) to enhance energy conversion efficiency. By manipulating fluid dynamics parameters and energy states, the system achieves more efficient energy acquisition from renewable sources compared to traditional technologies.
3Device complexity
If a single energy source is used, then system simplicity is maintained, but energy output variety is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The impeller unit serves as a universal energy conversion device that can simultaneously power multiple types of turbine units through the vortex chamber. This allows a single energy source to produce varied energy outputs (mechanical energy from ball-actuated turbine, electrical energy from water-actuated turbine), increasing system versatility without significantly complicating the overall design.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system effectively transforms a single energy source into dual energy outputs, enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability by utilizing the kinetic energy of ascending balls and water to power both turbine generators, converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Implementation Method 1
The impeller is configured to generate a vortex using the available water present in the hydro reactor space
Implementation Method 2
The vortex is sufficient such that the uplifted water and balls experience sufficient vortex-induced hydraulic propulsion to ascend and reach the upper stage
Implementation Method 3
the uplifted water and balls experience sufficient vortex-induced hydraulic propulsion to ascend and reach the upper stage
Implementation Method 4
A ball-actuated turbine generator is connected to the upper stage... any available balls therefrom... to drive the ball-actuated turbine generator
Implementation Method 5
A water-actuated turbine generator connected to the upper stage... water flows downwards under gravity assistance to drive and power the water-actuated turbine generator
Implementation Method 6
water flows downwards under gravity assistance to drive and power the water-actuated turbine generator
Data Source
AI summary
A power generator having an impeller configured to facilitate the translation of balls through a ball-actuated turbine and facilitate the transfer of water to drive a water-actuated turbine. The impeller is located within a fluid compartment and creates a turbulent water flow, which generates an inverted vortex. The impeller includes a central bore having an outlet communicating with the fluid compartment and an inlet communicating with a feed space. An array of balls is supplied to the impeller bore via the feed space and traverses the bore in response to the vortex. The balls ascend through the fluid compartment and an upper water tank. At a higher elevation, the ascending balls are routed downstream via gravity to the ball-actuated turbine, while water is routed downstream via gravity to the water-actuated turbine. After performing their respective turbine-driving actions, the water and balls recirculate to the feed space to repeat the cycle.